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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1945

Page

17

Rookie From Columbus Justifies Manager's Faith

Sam Breadon's Cardinal farm system unearthed Lefty Art Lopatka who debuted against the Dodgers and earned a 3-2 victory keeping the Cards 2 1/2 games back. Hank Wyse blanked the Phillies 4-0 as Detroit and Washington battled in the East. Rogers Wolff won for Washington with an 18th victory. Kapilow vs Hunter added for September 24 at Public Hall per promoter Bob Brickman.

Jack Hand Associated Press Sam Breadon Cardinal Art Lopatka Billy Southworth St. Louis Chicago Cubs Lopatka Brooklyn Dodgers Columbus Red Birds Dodgers Chicago Hank Wyse Whro Bruins Phillies Cincinnati New York Frank McCormick Hank Sauer Bos Ton Pittsburgh Washington Detroit Tigers Ledger Rogers Wolff Senators Cleveland Jonathan M. Wainwright Tigera Philadelphia al Benton Steve O'Neill Hank Greenberg Eddie Mayo Hss Newhourisr O'Neill Prince Henry Oana Buffalo Roberto Estalella Mayo Smith Yankees White Sox Boston Mike Ryba Red Sox Bob Muncrief Kapilow Hunter Cleveland Danny Kapilow Chuck Hunter Public Hall Bob Brickman

Dick Fisher May Return To Lineup

Dick Fisher, OSU left halfback star 1939 to 1941, may rejoin the Buckeyes before long. Coach Carrol Widdoes says he is eligible for a Navy discharge after Sept 15 and intends to return to campus if discharged before Oct 9. Fisher played with Bernie Bierman’s Iowa Seahawks in 1942 and is stationed at Jacksonville Naval Air Base in Florida.

Columbus Dick Fisher Ohio State Mey Buckeye Carroll Widdoes Fisher OSU Sioner Kenneth Wilson Widdoes Bernie Bierman Iowa The Nsomville Fla Naval Air Base

Baseball League Leaders From The Associated Press

AP season leaders list for the American and National Leagues includes batting, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, and top pitchers. Notables: Stirnweiss of New York leads several categories. Holmes of Boston dominates hits and extra-base stats. Brecheen of St. Louis tops pitching with an 12 3 record and .800 winning percentage.

National Club Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh New York Boston Cineati Madelpina Detroit Washington Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis American New York Cleveland Associated Press American League Cutccinello Stirnweiss Mesesz Stephens St. Ansie Case Washigton Muncrief Cavarretta Holmes Walker Olmo Schoendienst Brecheen

Catholic Ladies of Columbia Host Birthday Party

Corning notes report the Catholic Ladies of Columbia to hold a regular meeting Thursday night followed by a birthday party for members born in the year’s first six months with hostesses. Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen meets Wednesday afternoon in Odd Fellows Hall. members urged to attend. Sgt. John Weiner on 30 day furlough visiting Columbus relatives, overseas four years with 105 points. Various local visits and trips are listed, including residents from Columbus, Rendville, Springfield, and McConnelsville.

Corning Catholic Ladies of Columbia Brotherhood of Railroad Odd Fellows Hall John Weiner James Weiner Grace Ann Rose Mary Kocks John Tierney Tom Jack Alicia Kocks Bergan Roof St. Anthony's Hospital Columbus Joe Baldy Fam Erie Mary Baldy Rendville William Tague Springfield Claude Maxwell Margaret Ann Harlan Missouri Harry M. Schottelkorh Camden Ella Mae Preest Leo Preest Elizabeth Ann Brooks Henry Brought John Glasbie Toni Ann Marie Murphy Morgan County Fair MccConnelsville Gertrude Allen Leora ‘Riley Anna Mae Lowrey Andi Nelsonville Violet Walters Alf Alfman Michigan

Roundup of Baseball Ailments and Football Grudges

Fullerton notes show major league clubs plagued by injuries with four teams facing key players sidelined. Cardinals Cubs Tigers Senators all battle hurts as wartime rosters shift and prospects struggle with limited depth. A rookie in Cleveland endures rough scrimmage while Bruce Woodcock eyes Joe Louis shot and Frank Murray scouts Tufts for Coast Guard clash.

Qauurn Vaaen New York Cardinals Marty Marion Ken O'Dea Ted Wilks Cubs Phil Cavatretta Heinz Becker Tigers Eddie Mayo Hank Greenberg Hal Newhouser Senators Dutch Leonard Cleveland Gil Boulex Boston College Cornell Adam Walsh Adam Gill Bruce Woodcock Joe Louis London George Harrison America Frank Murray U. of Virginia Tufts Franklis Coast Guard Academy Pirates Ford Frick

Ohio High School Football Opens 1945 Season Friday

Ohio's about 400 high school teams begin regular-season play Friday under OHSAA rules ending by December 1. Defending 1944 leaders Cathedral Latin Libbey North McKinley greet openers as the grid season starts with major games across Cleveland Toledo Columbus Canton and other cities. Leonard Corbin returns for Warren as the only 1944 All-Ohio back.

Ohio Harold Harrison Columbus Ohio High School Athletic Association Barold W. Emsmler OHSAA Cleveland Cathedral Latin Toledo Libbey Columbus North Canton McKinley Cathedral Latin Cleveland St. Ignatius Toledo Woodward Libbey Jerry Krall Tony Monson Columbus Grandview Bulldogs Canton Timken Massillon Akron Tigers Masailonite Augie Morningstar Purdue University Akron Garfield Alliance Kent West Lorain Greenville Dayton Chaminade Toledo Central Toledo Walteima Central Dayton Fairmont Cleveland Rhodes Salem Mansfield Marion Leonard Corbin Warren

Railroad plans atomic driven locomotive in New Jersey

BELLEVILLE N J A New York Central locomotive will be converted to atomic power using a mercury turbine system claims Ralph Lucas chief engineer for the U S Industrial and Development Co Elmira N J He says one teaspoonful of exploded mercury atoms could power a locomotive pulling 1200 freight cars for 45 round trips between New York and San Francisco Also Softball champs Cleveland up Allmen Transfers defeated Lorain Yepko Markets 4 to 1 to win the Northeastern Ohio softball title.

Belleville N. J CPI New York Central Railroad Ralph Lucas U. S. Industrial and Development Co Elmira New York San Francisco Cleveland Allmen Ohio Lorain Yepko Markets

Taylor Ridge Social Notes

Mrs Evans spent a leave with her parents Davis and Mrs Travis Chesser as hosts to the Ladies Aid Society for the September meeting. After devotions and a business session, games and prizes were enjoyed. Several families returned home after visiting relatives in Springfield Athens and The Plains. Theda Bryan and Pvt Neil Coey are noted in attendance and travel details.

Taylor Ridge Evans Davis Travis Chesser James Coev Ladies Aid Society Uae Willard Coey Martha Kloh John Coey Fred Heffken Meat Herman Kempton Fred Ol Pene Pert H. A. Rogers Perry Chalfant Karen D. M. Sawyer Mtr Walter Douglas Springfield Mr. i John Wenger Athens Wade Theda Bryan Neil Coey Neys Marion Camp Ft. McClelland, Ala Snyder the Plains

Coshocton Man Named Head of Ohio Mines Bureau

Gov. Frank J. Lausche names Stephen Williams of Coshocton as chief of the Division of Mines to replace Marcus Kerr who resigned. Williams will assume office next Monday with a $5,000 annual salary and a six year term.

Columbus Frank J. Lausche Stephen Williams Coshocton Division of Mines Marcus Kerr Cadiz Williams

Truman Defends Britain's Right to Its Own Policy

President Truman dismissed claims that U S aid to Great Britain was meant to fund socialization. He called the conclusion "perfectly silly" and said Britain is entitled to the government it wants. He stated he favors Britain's chosen system and rejected foreign policy coercion.

Truman Washington Great Britain Britain

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